I've created *forgiving martha* as an outlet through which I can gush uninhibitedly about my serious love of cooking & baking and other life happenings.
A native Texan, I spent my childhood riding in beds of pick-up trucks and watching re-runs of I Love Lucy. Here I am now conquering adulthood in Austin. I am particularly smitten with creating things in the kitchen and hope you can enjoy this adventure as I practice my domesticality.

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In the spirit of full disclosure, I would call myself an avacadoholic. My day seems almost empty without one. While they’re typically a savory treat on my plate, I’m never one to shy away from a twist on the usual, especially when that so-called twist involves chocolate. Count me in.

I introduce to you, the avocado-chocolate pudding

or chovocado pudding.

Let's stick with the latter for cuteness.

This dessert may sound weird to some, but don't knock till you try it. There's no hint of avocado flavor, only it's densely creamy consistency. Whipped together with a sweetener like agave and the rich chocolaty flavor from the cocoa powder, this pudding tastes like any chocolate pudding you've ever had...but probably better.

Let's all forget about putting on our sweatpants with an elastic waistband this weekend and take a dip into a healthy chocolate pudding for a change.

I would never even know that there's avocado just by looking at it. It looks like the ultra creamiest chocolatiest pudding ever. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog till Monday night and I'd love it if you'd come by and link your pudding up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/06/sweets-for-saturday-21.html

This pudding is delicious! Best I have had (even of those w/o avocado). I searched for this recipe for my 4 year old who just had her tonsils out and can only tolerate soft foods right now. She only wants ice cream but I wanted more substance for her. Thanks!

a question...Since when one makes guacamole, the avocado goes black on you if you don't add lemon or lime... do you have to eat this right away? Can it keep for a bit? A day? You will probably insist it won't last that long but I would love to know.Thanks!

an answer...The avocado may turn ugly colors without the acidity of lemon or lime on it's own, but that doesn't mean it goes bad. It just looks pretty gross. Same goes with the pudding; Though with the cocoa powder, it's dark and chocolaty anyway. That means- YES! By all means, keep it (in a sealed container) in the fridge for a couple days. It will be perfectly fine! :)Hope that helps!!

Did you use raw cocoa powder or regular? I tried a recipe very similar to this. I used raw cacao. I liked it, but my friends didn't. Wondering if non-raw cocoa would have been a little better. I'll try that next time.

Thank you SO MUCH for this recipe. I made it for myself, and for several holiday parties for my family and friends. Everyone loved it (not a lick left in the serving bowl) and begged me for the recipe, so I've been sending everyone this link! It is the tastiest pudding I've ever had.

Hi, this looks a great recipe and one that I would love to try, however almond milk doesn't seem to be so readily available to me in the UK. Are there any alternatives I could use for this at all? thanks a lot, Laura x

I was a bit skeptical at first but since I am always looking for healthier treats for my kids I gave it a try. I used maple syrup and dairy milk since that is what I had and OH MY! My 4 year old said it was the best chocolate pudding he has ever had and dipped strawberries in and gobbled it all up. My 2 year old ate a bit but she didn't love it as much as we did. Thanks for a great recipe.

Yayyyy-- you have officially combined two of my favorite things! This pudding tastes so delicious, and the texture is incredible! I have a serious chocolate addiction (which is probably where these extra lbs came from.. yikes!), so thank you for making something so yummy, that I dont have to feel guilty about eating!! :):)

First I want to say this recipe was delicious!!! Now I have a question is there any other subs for the avocado? I would love to make this all the time however where we are the price has shot up. I will make this again however was wondering if there was any others you have tried.

The first 2 times I made this it was AWESOME! NOBODY could have guessed at the avocado in it, and I found I didn't need quite as much sweetener. The next time I made it the avocado was substantially larger and I didn't adjust the other ingredients accordingly, so it wasn't quite as good, but now I know and can't wait for my new avocados to ripen! Kudos to you for this wonderful recipe -- and though I let my roomie in on the secret I never did tell my mom what was in it (and never will or she'd refuse to eat it again, never mind that she loved it)!

Thanks for this! Have made it a few times now and it's been a hit every time. Wasn't convinced by the first batch, but found that the earthiness of the avo disappeared when I left it (covered) in the fridge overnight - so that's how I do it all the time now!

I was a believer when my "taste testers" 9, 6, and 3, said it was great and wanted to eat my serving. I would say though that it's best to eat half and save or share half. It is very filling and over 600 calories if you eat the whole thing. Wonderful recipie though, and I never liked avacados before this!

Saw this and ran straight to the kitchen and made it! Fixed 4 small 3 oz. cups and carried to all the men in my house. They ate it and loved it! 5 mins. later I walked in carrying the avocado shell and told them what it was made with. They are now all claiming they feel sick! It was delicious but I didn't realize all the calories! I will add a half of a frozen banana next time - that sounds yummy!

My picky 4 year old ate it with whipped cream. My 2 year old ate just a bit. She wasn't in to it, but her appetite the last couple of days has been off. I halved thr amount of cocoa and used 2% milk because that's what we had on hand. I thought it was delicious and a great way to get my son to eat some avocado.